UBA Ghana warns customers against fraudsters using bank’s name for Ponzi scheme
UBA Ghana has advised its customers and the general public at large to be wary of persons operating a Ponzi scheme in the name of the Bank to defraud unsuspecting people.
In a statement, UBA Ghana said the illicit activity is being operated by one Isaac Fosu with telephone numbers; 0540913815 and 0597468506.
“This group of people claim to be from ‘UB Bank’ and is supported by UBA, using official logos, adverts, and pictures of the Bank as well as its executives to lure unsuspecting members of the public and dupe them of their hard-earned funds.
“UBA wishes to state categorically that this is fraud and strongly advises customers and the general public to disregard such messages and ensure that they do not fall victim to their criminal acts,” parts of the statement read.
Read press statement here:
For Immediate Release
SCAM ALERT: FRAUDSTERS USING UBA BRAND TO DUPE PEOPLE
The attention of UBA Ghana has been drawn to a Ponzi scheme run by a certain Isaac Fosu with telephone numbers 0540913815 and 0597468506. This individual has been asking people to send money to a mobile money number to get back double the amount.
This group of people claim to be from ‘UB Bank’ and is supported by UBA, using official logos, adverts, and pictures of the Bank as well as its executives to lure unsuspecting members of the public and dupe them of their hard-earned funds.
UBA wishes to state categorically that this is fraud and strongly advises customers and the general public to disregard such messages and ensure that they do not fall victim to their criminal acts.
The management of the bank has already reported the activities of these scammers to the relevant law enforcement agencies who are currently investigating the case to ensure that these criminal activities are stopped immediately.
The bank has further engaged the National Media Commission in Ghana to investigate and if need be, sanction the television stations used to propagate this mischievous and malicious content.
Please note that UBA Ghana will only reach out through its official telephone line: 0302634060.
Kindly redirect enquiries and complaints to our 24/7 Customer Fulfillment Centre on 0800833833 (toll-free) or 0302634060.
